I enjoy many things, one of which is knitting. I teach Kindergarten, live on an island with my wonderful family and enjoy being outside, working in my flower gardens and writing whenever I can. I enjoy learning new things and making connections with others. For me learning is inspired by ideas and a variety of experiences. I look forward to learning more about the craft of knitting and crocheting from others.

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

I have finally finished my cotton vest. It is bit bumpy to say the least! However, I think it will be great for kindergarten on a cool fall day. The texture is soft and bumpy, but will look nice with a pin to dress it up a bit.

What do you do with scrap cotton and wool yarn anyway?

Great Links!

Is Spring Here Yet?

I just finished some booties and a comfy cap for a new baby arrival for a friend of my daughter, Lydia. The yarn is 100% soft cotton. The pattern is inspired by Knitting Pure and Simple. The booties are opposite in their appearance as the whoopsie daisy bootie!

Cotton Watch Caps!

Great 100% multicolored yarn

Mary's Cotton Wrap

I knit a wrap for Mary, my mother in law. So soft and snuggly for a cool summer evening.

Patterns and Designs In Nature!

I am also a beginner vegetable and flower gardener. Lots of times I get ideas for for knitting projects while working outside. I like to create and design things around my other passions in the outdoors. It is amazing at how many patterns their are in nature and how inspiring they can be.

About Me

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I have been teaching since 1982. I have taught grades 1-4th. I am now embarking on a new challenge. Full Day Kindergarten!
I enjoy teaching so much because I feel like I make a difference for both children and their families. Teaching is both rewarding and very challenging. I enjoy the new learning that occurs daily as well as the energy and enthusiasm that children bring to the classroom.